U.S. Mission to Tunisia

Description

The United States Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, is seeking applications (proposals for funding) to support a series of workshops aimed at improving the political reporting ability of the Tunisian media, as well as the general managerial skills of Tunisian news editors. The selected recipient will be responsible for ensuring achievement of program objectives that improve the overall quality of political reporting in the Tunisian media, with an emphasis on fact-based reporting, thorough source checking, a separation of commentary from news, and routine engagement of political actors, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. Another workshop will focus on the essentials of newsroom management and the role of editors in establishing reporting priorities and ensuring quality control. The selected recipient must have a track record of success in media training projects. The most competitive applicants will have prior experience in the Maghreb region and will possess knowledge of key Tunisian actors, institutions, and policies.

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

Faouzi Chaouch <br/>Grants Administrator <br/>Phone 21671107199
chaouchf@state.gov